My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 122

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Episode 122

The day of the promotion exam.

“Min-ho. Drink this.”

The landlord’s wife gave me some mysterious green juice.

A special fatigue recovery drink made by grinding vegetables like spinach and broccoli.

“Wow. That sounds so nice.”

Yeon-du. Can’t you put at least a gram of soul into your words?

“Thank you.”

Still, the taste wasn’t bad.

“When are you going to take the C-rank exam?”

“Waaaah. You were stuck at E-rank forever!”

That’s karma for you.

You teased me a lot too, so take it gracefully.

“Yeon-du. You were pretty harsh. Min-ho was just nice enough to put up with it.”

“Hmph.”

She said that, but.

I know very well how much Yeon-du watched my reactions after she got promoted to D-rank first.

Some time passed.

It was only when she reached a point of either giving up or enlightenment that she started teasing me a bit.

“Uncle. I’ll catch up soon, so just wait.”

“Mom said to balance your studies until graduation, right?”

“Eeeeek.”

Even though she’s considered a promising talent in Mir Guild, one of the Domestic Big Five.

The reason Yeon-du’s growth isn’t fast is because she has a limiter called Madam.

She’s supposed to start Hunter activities in earnest after taking the college entrance exam.

Since she enters Gates infrequently.

She can’t raise her level itself, so she’s still stuck at D-rank.

The talent recognized by Sir Isra.

Since college entrance exam season is coming soon, there isn’t much time left before the limiter is released.

“I’m heading out.”

“Uncle. Fighting!”

Despite everything.

I smiled at my younger sibling who always cheered me on and went outside.

“Hunter Park Min-ho! Please say a word about this promotion exam!”

“Are you aiming for S-rank again this time?”

“B-rank is the valley of tears that requires enlightenment – are you confident?”

Ugh.

So noisy.

“Official announcements will be made through Ascension Agency, so please inquire there.”

Nice.

I spat out the FM answer I learned from Boss like rap without taking a breath.

Anticipating the crowd, I also recalled my two vassals into Death Space.

I shook off the reporters trying to grab even my clothes.

Since most were Non-Awakened, it was easy to slip away.

Thanks to Heavenly Martial Body, I could see gaps between the crowd.

“Boss came today?”

“It’s promotion exam day, so I had to personally escort you.”

President Baek at the wheel smiled broadly.

Direct route to Yeouido where the Tower of Ascension is located.

After getting out of the parking lot and heading to take the promotion exam.

I saw Support Team friends waiting nearby.

“Shit.”

What is this about?

[We support Guui-dong Necromancer’s B-rank promotion!]

[You can do it! Park Min-ho!]

[Sob sob, take me with you!]

[Milk-colored Sir Isra!]

[Lady Ingrid, please look at me just once!]

…

Over 10 banners alone.

Balloons and various cheering tools made my eyes dizzy.

“Boss???”

“I didn’t order this.”

Really? Really? ホントニ? ?

Ah.

I think I’m going crazy. I think I’ll go out for lunch.

“Boss. I’m saying this in case you misunderstand, but it wasn’t us either.”

Seong-su shook his head left and right vigorously.

Teachers.

You’re really not involved in this, right?

“No. We’re not involved.”

Alright. Let’s work hard.

I’ll trust you.

The problem is why a crowd of nearly 100 people gathered here.

From the cheering tools, they came prepared.

“They’re your fans, Boss.”

“Who, me?”

“Who else here besides Hunter Park would be called Boss?”

“Hunter Park Min-ho! Please look over here once!”

Tremendous shouting reminiscent of a floor-sitting sect’s equipment.

A woman in her 20s with bands on her forehead and waist came to my side.

“I’m Jeong A-yeon, the fan club representative!”

“Ah, yes. Yes.”

What.

This is scary.

“We prepared this to cheer you on for today’s promotion exam!”

“Son. Come take a photo.”

Excuse me.

Why is Mom there?

This is confusing. So confusing.

“We were also conscripted while waiting for Boss.”

Seong-su said quietly.

For conscription, your expressions look too happy.

Ugh.

Why is the embarrassment my share?

After various twists and turns, even taking commemorative photos.

“Good luck!”

“You’ll definitely get promoted this time!”

“Son. Fighting!”

…Receiving enthusiastic cheers, I placed my hand on one of the Tower’s many doors.

[Hunter ― Park Min-ho]

[Grade – C]

[You are eligible for promotion examination.]

[Will you take the examination?]

Y/N

I took out a Mind Clearing Pill from my pocket and popped it into my mouth.

I wasn’t very nervous.

It was just.

I was keeping the promise I made long ago to buy them in advance and eat one when I felt certain I would pass.

【Didn’t you eat one last time too?】

Don’t ask why I bought several.

I bought a set in case I got nervous and failed, so I could take another one.

Who knows.

Even if I pass this time, I might challenge again aiming for S-rank.

Creeeeak.

The door opened with a heavy sound.

Savoring the bitter taste remaining in my mouth, I entered the tower without hesitation.

* * *

A space isolated from the outside world.

Like a Gate, it’s a separate independent examination hall.

I’ve visited this place almost every month.

But I just can’t get used to this heavy atmosphere.

I summoned the familiars I had stored in Death Space.

“Hahaha. The moment of glory has arrived!”

“Shall I sing for you, Master?”

【There might be something profitable, so I’ll look around.】

【….】

It’s nice that the noisy atmosphere relieves the tension.

[The promotion examination will now begin.]

[Your class is confirmed as Necromancer type / Blacksmith type.]

[Accordingly, the examination content and judgment have been determined as Necromancer / Blacksmith tests.]

What?

What did you say?

Before, you only checked Necromancer.

Why are you making me take two tests this time?

I even pointed accusingly in my frustration, but no answer came back.

“It doesn’t matter, does it?”

“With Master’s skills, you’ll easily pass both.”

【Strange. I smell something profitable but nothing’s opening.】

【….】

Right.

Thanks for the encouragement.

The test topics haven’t even been announced yet, so let’s not lose energy already.

Clank.

Part of the ceiling opened and five target boards descended.

[This is the first examination.]

[Use magic to hit all 5 target boards at once.]

[When hitting with the same magic, only the first target hit will be recognized.]

[Only one entity may use magic.]

[Time limit is 120 minutes.]

Is this a multi-calculation test?

If I try simultaneous strikes with Frozen Orb, it’ll violate the first condition.

Even if I summon a large number of Skeleton Mages, the third condition prevents it.

It was a task that could only be cleared by using myself or a minion proficient in magic.

Tremendous difficulty.

An ordinary Necromancer would probably tear their hair out.

But.

I’m not an ordinary Necromancer.

“It’s the girl’s turn to step up.”

“Mage. Quickly elevate our Lord’s prestige.”

“I was planning to do that even if you didn’t say anything.”

[Unique Technique – Eclipse]

[Multi-calculation]

[Lightning X 5]

[Modified Technique – Shatter]

I just needed to hit the targets.

The lightning bolts shot in five directions hit the exact center of each board.

Changing the nature of mana.

And even hitting with pinpoint accuracy.

I realized once again that the title of Grand Witch wasn’t won through poker.

[Confirming damage dealt to target boards.]

[Magic caster is the same entity.]

[Each spell hit its target.]

[The time interval between each spell’s impact is within 0.1 seconds.]

[Perfect! This is magical mastery that cannot be considered C-grade level.]

[Examination judgment ― S-rank]

“Hmph.”

Ingrid turned her head and smiled faintly.

A calm demeanor as if this was nothing at all.

Her cool yet intellectual attitude was something you could only see in those called Grand Mages of the current era.

【My lady. You’re magnificent.】

Hmm.

I might fall for that cool appearance.

But the moment our eyes met.

“Did you see that, Master!”

Her expression softened as if she had become a different person.

“Stop showing off, mage.”

“What are you saying, Iron Head.”

That’s the Ingrid I know.

Now I feel at ease.

All five targets with burn marks rose back up to the ceiling.

Rumble.

This time the floor split left and right, and blacksmith equipment like a forge and anvil rose up.

[This is the second examination.]

[Use the provided tools to craft armaments imbued with mana.]

Good grief.

They really are making me take a two-stage test.

“Hasn’t it always been like this?”

“It was the same genre before. This time it’s a completely different field.”

“Are you not confident?”

Oh my.

That stings a bit.

“I’m the person that the renowned artisans of our country want to serve.”

“Hahaha. That’s the attitude befitting my Lord.”

“Iron Head, what kind of impudent way of speaking is that?”

“Offering honest counsel to my Lord is also chivalry.”

Why does this chivalry talk sound so welcome today?

Make armaments imbued with mana?

A trivial matter.

I’ll make as many as you want.

“Zaugg. Light the furnace.”

【Understood.】

“Roan. Cast a concentration enhancement or condition maintenance spell on me.”

【Black blessing.】

[Black Blessing]

[Manifestation – Protection of Darkness]

[All stats increase by 15%.]

[Composure is maintained and you won’t get excited easily.]

Good buff effect.

I identified and sorted the bones, which were the main materials, using [Spirit Eye].

[Bone of Emaciated Orc]

Grade: E

[Bone of Cowardly Troll]

Grade: C

[Shin Bone of Brave High Orc]

Grade: C

…

I quickly picked out the useful ones from the randomly mixed bones.

Scrape, scrape.

I sprinkled powder made from grinding magic stones over the bones.

【Is this amount sufficient?】

“Yes.”

I pushed the bones into the sufficiently heated furnace.

Bones dyed crimson red.

I immediately pulled them out and hammered them with clang! bang!

“It would be boring to make it like this.”

[Bone Alloy]

I struck bones with different properties all at once to mix them together.

Combining incompatible materials would normally result in a poor outcome.

But I have [Spirit Eye] which allows me to intuitively see the properties and abilities of byproducts.

[Mana Folding]

I folded the bones that had been hammered and clumped together.

Clang!

After striking with the hammer, I folded again.

Bang!

When my mana collided with the previously infused mana, blue flames erupted.

After folding three times, I carefully hammered to shape it.

“My Lord, surely that weapon’s form is…!”

Hiss!

After completing the quenching, a sword with a milky hue was finished.

A sword made following the appearance of the [Fallen Knight’s Blood Longsword].

I tried to make it as similar as possible to the beloved weapon Sir Isra used in life.

Just as I was about to check the performance of the finished product.

[You have completed a weapon.]

[Evaluating the completion level of this weapon.]

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